The US had working molten thorium salt reactors until President Johnson shut them down and everyone opted for uranium. It was idiotic and corrupt... in that the choice for uranium produces way more waste that is difficult to manage and thousands of tons of thorium are cast aside despite being a much safer reaction.
The US had working molten thorium salt reactors until President Johnson shut them down and everyone opted for uranium. It was idiotic and corrupt... in that the choice for uranium produces way more waste that is difficult to manage and thousands of tons of thorium are cast aside despite being a much safer reaction.
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